The National Theatre has named KATE VARAH as its next Executive Director.
Currently Executive Director of the Old Vic, a role she has held since 2015, Varah will join the National Theatre from Spring 2022, succeeding LISA BURGER.
Varah has been with The Old Vic for the past 12 years where she evolved its accessible ticket partnership and delivered a £20m capital works programme.
She holds a number of board positions, including with the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and Sheffield Theatres Crucible Turst.
“This move to the National now represents a new and unparalleled opportunity to serve an organisation that I have long admired and respected,” Varah said.
“Working collaboratively to shape its future as an accessible, inspirational theatre for everyone right across the nation will be a huge joy, privilege and responsibility – and one I’m looking forward to immensely.”